ACT ONE
FADE IN
EXT. HILLY AREA - DAY - ESTABLISHING
EXT. CATCHMENT BASIN - DAY
An area which holds a reserve of water for eight ranches
in the area. Two figures are bent over, planting something
in the ground.
CLOSER ANGLE ON ALEX WEBSTER
who could be playing fullback for the L.A. Raiders, and
Kirk Webster, his slobby-looking brother who is all thumbs.
They are fooling around with dynamite, which Kirk is fumbling
with. Another guy, Dewey, is helping them.
ALEX
Watch it, you jerk! You wanna blow
us to kingdom come?
KIRK
I wouldn't do that, Alex.
DEWEY
Just hurry up, Alex. Let's plant
this and get outta here. If Bremen
knew you brought your brother along,
he'd fire us both.
As they set the charges:
CUT TO
EXT. SHASTA VALLEY - DAY - STOCK
Several ranches set in the midst of lush farm and ranchland.
INT. DOUBLE M RANCH - DAY - ESTABLISHING
Several cars and pickups are parked there.
INT. DOUBLE M - DAY
Devon Miles and Susan Wade, a beautiful black woman, are in
the midst of a crowd obviously celebrating. Included in the
party are Josh, Fran, and Kevin Morgan. Francesca is a
gorgeous redhead. Josh is about sixty, attractive and
weather-beaten, a man who's obviously spent his life out-
doors. Kevin, eight, is a cute kid.
Almost everyone has a cup in their hand and there is an excited
feel to the party. One man, Ted Moore, is in front of the
room, in the middle of making a toast.
MOORE
And we're all here celebrating
because of Miss Wade and Mr. Miles.
Without their help, we'd all be in
deep trouble right now...dried out,
thanks to Herb Bremen...but boy, I
gotta tell ya, when I saw a lady
lawyer from the Foundation for Law
and Government was representing us
in our case, I really got a little
nervous there....
Everyone laughs, except Susan Wade, who tolerates the
comment with a tight little smile.
MOORE
But seriously, folks, they did a
bang-up job. We've finally beaten
Bremen, and according to the courts,
our water finally belongs to who it
should belong to -- us!
Everyone claps.
CLOSEUP ON FRAN MORGAN
FRAN
Let's just hope you're right.
MYRA
Now Fran, this is supposed to be a
celebration.
BACK TO SCENE
MOORE
So, in your honor, we'd like to
present you both with a little token
of our appreciation.
More giggles.
MOORE
Myra, bring it on in....
Myra Moore, an attractive lady in her forties brings up a
truly tasteless but well-meaning trophy to present. As
everyone claps, Devon pushes Susan Wade gently up to the
front.
CLOSE ON JOSH AND KEVIN
KEVIN
Gee, Grandpa, what's Mom so mad about?
We won, didn't we?
JOSH
In court we did. But that's not
always the same as the real world.
I remember my grandpa telling me back
in 18 and 70....
BACK TO SCENE
SUSAN
I'm sure I speak for all my colleagues
at the Foundation who worked so
diligently on this matter...It has
been a privilege representing you in
your fight. And it is especially a
pleasure to win.
More clapping.
SUSAN
Now, I'm sure Mr. Miles would like
to thank you all personally. Devon?
Devon moves to the front.
DEVON
We're of course very pleased to have
been able to help all of you. After
all, that is part of what our
Foundation is for. And we certainly
appreciate your kind, uh, uh, gift.
It has been my experience in the past
that....
He is interrupted by a very loud explosion o.s. The whole
party starts to move outside to check it out nervously.
MOORE
What the hell was that?
EXT. CATCHMENT BASIN - DAY
as the explosion has allowed the water to start flowing
out.
EXT. RANCH - DAY
as the ranchers, Devon and Susan move outside. We can see a
plume of smoke in the distance.
MYRA
It looks like it's near the catchment
basin!
Fran Morgan steps to the front.
FRAN
It isn't near the catchment basin.
It was the catchment basin. I
warned you all Bremen wouldn't
give up so easily, but you thought
I was just a paranoid widow!
She moves to Devon, and stands in front of him, nose-to-nose.
FRAN
Well, Mr. Miles, your legal victory
doesn't mean diddly if they cut off
our water.
She turns to the rest of those assembled there.
PETERS
What are we gonna do?
FRAN
Well, the first thing is we better
go try and fix the basin.
She jumps back in her Jeep and barrels off as the others
look at Devon and Susan as if they had just arrived from
Mars. They dash off to their cars as Susan turns to Devon.
SUSAN
Do you think they'll want their
trophy back?
He just looks at her, as we:
CUT TO
EXT. FOUNDATION - DAY - ESTABLISHING SHOT
EXT. SEMI - DAY
parked on the grounds.
INT. SEMI - DAY
Bonnie is lying half under K.I.T.T., just finishing up with
some tools. Michael is in the far end of the semi, feet up,
head back, eyes half-closed. He's almost listening to a ball
game on TV. Bonnie moves out from under K.I.T.T. and gets
up.
BONNIE
All done.
Michael doesn't answer.
BONNIE
Michael, what are you doing?
Watching or sleeping?
MICHAEL
Both. It's an acquired talent.
BONNIE
Can't you give your full attention
to anything?
He gets up and moves towards her.
MICHAEL
You won't let me.
She backs off a bit and blushes.
BONNIE
Anyway, I've finished.
MICHAEL
What have you done to the monster now?
She gives him a dirty look, then leans into K.I.T.T.
BONNIE
I've just added enormously to his
capability. You see you just push
this button and a grappling hook
shoots out of the back...Come to
think of it, I guess I'd better
check his automatic tracking rods,
too.
She slides back under K.I.T.T. Michael shrugs and starts
back towards the TV as Devon and Susan enter the semi.
MICHAEL
Susan!
Susan nods back.
DEVON
Just the person I wanted to see.
MICHAEL
I'm flattered.
DEVON
We just flew in from Shasta Valley.
You're needed there immediately.
MICHAEL
What seems to be the problem?
DEVON
You may have to stop a war.
Michael reacts.
MICHAEL
Lay it on me.
DEVON
We just won a lawsuit which would
enable eight ranches to keep the
water that rightfully belongs to
them. However, there seems to be
some extra legal maneuvers going on
to deprive them of that water.
MICHAEL
Meaning?
SUSAN
Meaning, one Mr. Herbert Bremen, the
plaintiff in the lawsuit, has appar-
ently now decided to put these ranchers
out of business any way he can.
DEVON
It seems that these ranchers subsist
mainly by raising cattle. A great
many cattle. Apparently each cow
consumes at least fourteen gallons
of water a day. So if you deprive
enough cows of enough water for a
long period of time, the ranchers
will go under and Mr. Bremen will
succeed.
MICHAEL
It sounds like a dirty business.
SUSAN
It is.
MICHAEL
What's the game plan?
SUSAN
I am attempting to get a peace bond,
which is an injunction against this
sort of harrassment.
MICHAEL
Meaning?
DEVON
Meaning if there's any more hanky-
panky, the court will hold Mr. Bremen
personally responsible.
MICHAEL
How long will it take to get the
bond?
SUSAN
Considering the situation, I'll have
to go to the State Capitol. It could
take anywhere from a week to ten days,
depending on how much of a stiff the
judge is.
MICHAEL
What do you want me to do?
DEVON
First, I want you to protect the
ranchers against any more extra
legal activity.
SUSAN
What he means is violence.
MICHAEL
But that's not all, right?
DEVON
No. The most important thing is to
protect the ranchers against them-
selves.
MICHAEL
I don't follow you.
SUSAN
We can't go into court with dirty
hands, which means if the ranchers
engage in any extra legal activity
against Mr. Bremen, the judge will
throw the whole thing out.
MICHAEL
Gotcha. Where do I start?
DEVON
With Francesca Morgan. She's not only
their leader, but she's almost as
impulsive as you, stubborn, rebellious
and constantly indignant. As a matter
of fact, I can't think of two people
who deserve each other more.
MICHAEL
I got it. Stop him, stop her, and
don't let anyone get hurt.
DEVON
Exactly.
Michael starts to leave.
DEVON
Michael, please keep in touch.
MICHAEL
Don't I always?
DEVON
No, you don't.
He exits.
OMITTED
EXT. BREMEN RANCH - DAY
A beautifully manicured spread. It's a miniature Tara
surrounded by green lawns, gardens and a pool. The piece de
resistance is a beautiful complex containing a very valuable
herd of cattle in a corral, and a complex of stables with a
riding ring for jumpers. In the b.g. there is a magnificent
bay horse and rider easily making the jumps. When the rider
finishes, the horse trots over to the stall area.
EXT. STABLES - DAY
as Herb Bremen, a fit and tan forty-eight, dismounts. He
hands the horse to Sam, the groom, before he turns to his
waiting cohorts.
BREMEN
Sam, better give him a chance to
cool down. We had an invigorating
ride.
He pats the horse, obviously fond of him.
Sam leads the horse off, as Bremen turns and walks briefly
towards Alex and Dewey, who are waiting near the house. They
follow Bremen as he walks briskly towards the house.
EXT. HOUSE - DAY
as Bremen approaches house.
BREMEN
So?
DEWEY
Piece'a cake, boss.
ALEX
Very clean operation, Mr. B. It
should stop 'em for a while.
BREMEN
I hope you're right, Alex. I don't
like losing...Like the lawsuit I
filed. I should have made sure of
the Judge in the first place.
They just reach the house as Fran Morgan gallops in from
around the back of the house. She stops right in front of
the three men.
BREMEN
Francesca, my dear! I see you took
the shortcut.
FRAN
Just like you do all the time, Herb.
BREMEN
Always good to see you. Why don't
you come in and have a drink?
FRAN
Cut the civilized bull, Herb. I'm
here for one reason only: to serve
notice on you. We beat you in court
and now you're trying to play dirty.
Well, you're not fooling anybody and
you're not going to get away with it.
Dewey can't stand it anymore, and moves in as if to get
closer to her, but she whirls around and hits him with her
riding crop just enough to move him back fast. He jumps
back, stung and embarrassed in front of his boss.
FRAN
Just back off, Herb.
She moves out as fast as she came in.
ALEX
There's a pain we can deal with.
DEWEY
Lemme at her. She thinks she owns
the world.
BREMEN
Don't underestimate her. She's got
more guts than any of them and she's
their rallying point. But if she
and the other ranchers lose their
water for a few days, their livestock
can't survive and neither can they.
Water is the key. We take away their
water for long enough and the whole
valley will be mine by default.
ALEX
It's a good plan, Mr. B.
BREMEN
Yes. If you execute it properly.
By the way, blowing the catchment
basin was a good idea, but I want
you to start thinking of something
that's harder to repair. Apparently
the Foundation is sending in rein-
forcements. I suggest you take
care of that, too.
CUT TO
EXT. CATCHMENT BASIN - DAY
as all the ranchers we saw earlier are working feverishly to
contain the seepage -- with sandbags, earthen damns, etc.
Fran rides into the shot, then walks over to Josh. Everyone
else waves at Fran.
FRAN
How's it going, Dad?
JOSH
It's rough but with a little luck we
should have it repaired by sundown.
Kevin walks up to the both of them.
KEVIN
Ma, are we gonna let Bremen get away
with this?
FRAN
No, Kevin. We're not.
KEVIN
Well, what are we gonna do?
FRAN
Don't know yet, but I'll think of
something.
JOSH
Kevin, they had a problem like this
in Lincoln County back in 18 and 80.
KEVIN
What did they do, Grandpa?
JOSH
It's a long story. I'll tell you
about it....
He takes the kid and they walk a bit as Fran stares after
them fondly, then goes to work with the sandbags.
DISSOLVE TO
EXT. ROAD - NIGHT
as K.I.T.T. soars down the highway, still on automatic, the
red computer lights on.
INT. K.I.T.T. - NIGHT
Michael is asleep draped across the seat.
DISSOLVE TO
EXT. K.I.T.T. - DAY
still driving down the highway.
INT. K.I.T.T. - DAY
Michael is leaning back, his hands behind his head, totally
relaxed.
MICHAEL
You're more comfortable than any
hotel, Kitt. A great night's sleep
and a wonderful dream.
K.I.T.T.
I'm glad you enjoyed yourself,
Michael. But I believe we have a
problem. I've picked up a large
object directly ahead about 500
yards. It's stationary.
MICHAEL
Is it a roadblock?
K.I.T.T.
Negative. It's one massive solid
object.
Michael moves forward and pushes a button.
INSERT - MICHAEL
pushes the "manual" button on the dash.
EXT. ROAD - DAY - MICHAEL'S POINT OF VIEW
As they come over the rise of a hill, there is a massive
bulldozer blocking the road ahead.
EXT. ROAD - DAY
As K.I.T.T. slows down, two other massive bulldozers move
from a hiding place on either side of the road. The three
dozers slowly converge on K.I.T.T.
INT. K.I.T.T. - DAY
MICHAEL
How come you missed those, Kitt?
K.I.T.T.
I thought they were buildings.
MICHAEL
Do we have room to jump?
K.I.T.T.
Of course we can jump. But I cannot
guarantee where or how we'll land.
As the three bulldozers converge on K.I.T.T.:
FADE OUT
END OF ACT ONE
ACT TWO
FADE IN
EXT. ROAD - DAY - CONTINUOUS ACTION
as the three bulldozers converge on K.I.T.T., K.I.T.T. goes
into a ski mode and barely slides out between two of them.
CLOSE ON DRIVERS
astonished.
EXT. BULLDOZERS - DAY
As K.I.T.T. takes off down the road, the astonished drivers
are so distracted, the three dozers simultaneously collide
with an earthshaking crash.
EXT. ROAD - DAY
as K.I.T.T. drives towards Shasta.
INT. K.I.T.T. - DAY
MICHAEL
That was a close one. I wonder how
they knew we were coming.
K.I.T.T.
Are you positive it was a deliberate
assault on us?
MICHAEL
No question about it.
K.I.T.T.
How can you be so sure?
MICHAEL
Because bulldozers don't mate this
time of year.
DISSOLVE TO
EXT. DOUBLE M RANCH ROAD - DAY
as K.I.T.T. makes the turn off the highway towards the
Double M.
EXT. DOUBLE M - DAY - RANCH HOUSE
K.I.T.T. and Michael pull up in front of the house. No one
is visible. A very schlumpy-looking dog (Harry) comes from
the barn and starts to bark at Michael and the car. The dog
continues to bark and circle Michael as he gets out of the
car. He has the looks of a mutt and the personality of a
Doberman.
MICHAEL
Easy boy, it's okay.
Harry doesn't get close to him, just keeps circling around
him, alternately growling and barking. Michael is startled
by a voice behind him.
JOSH
Just turn around slowly, mister, and
keep your hands showin'.
Michael turns around to see Josh Morgan holding a shotgun on
him. Kevin appears slightly behind him.
JOSH
Who are you, son, and whaddya want
here?
MICHAEL
I'm not looking for a part in a
Western. Especially as the bad
guy...You can put your gun down now.
I'm Michael Knight. Devon Miles
asked me to stop by.
Another voice from the area of the barn. Michael turns
around to see Fran Morgan, also holding a gun on him, as she
appears in the entrance to the barn. Nobody puts their guns
down.
FRAN
Down, Harry.
She just stares at Michael, as the dog moves over and
silently stands next to Kevin.
JOSH
Lemme see some ID, if you don't mind.
Michael reaches slowly into his jacket and pulls out his
wallet. He tosses it to the old man. Josh flips it open,
checks it out, nods, and flips it back to Michael. He then
lowers his gun.
JOSH
He's okay, Franny.
FRAN
That remains to be seen.
She also lowers her gun and moves towards the house.
JOSH
Sorry for bein' so inhospitable,
son, but things are kind of tense
around these parts at the moment.
He moves towards Michael and puts his hand out.
JOSH
Welcome to the Double M, Mr. Knight.
I'm Josh Morgan, this here's my
daughter-in-law Fran, and my
grandson, Kevin.
As they shake hands, Kevin moves directly to the car in
awe. He circles the car, followed by Harry.
KEVIN
What a neat car!
MICHAEL
You like it, huh?
KEVIN
Sure beats the crummy Jeep we got
around here.
He's obviously very impressed, patting K.I.T.T. here and
there.
FRAN
I've got work to do, Mr. Knight. If
you want to talk, you'll have to
talk in the barn.
Michael reacts to the edge of hostility, as she turns around
and goes to the barn.
JOSH
Coming, Kevin?
KEVIN
In a minute, Gramp. Just want to
take another look.
As Michael and Josh follow Fran to the barn, Kevin takes
another longing look and then follows behind them,
reluctantly. Harry stops, jealous, then lifts his leg on
K.I.T.T.'s tire.
K.I.T.T.
(sotto voce)
Some days there's just no winning.
OMITTED
EXT. BARN - DAY
as Michael and Josh enter, followed by Kevin a beat later.
INT. BARN - DAY
A barn. Fran is feeding their three horses and doing other
various barn things, including grooming a mare who's about
to foal. She obviously expects Michael to keep up with her
and help her. He does, but without the expertise, during
the following. Her movements are sure, and almost angry.
KEVIN
Hey, Mr. Knight. This is my mare,
Terra. She's gonna foal any day now.
MICHAEL
Call me Michael. She looks like
she'll throw a great foal.
(to Fran)
Devon Miles suggested I might be of
some help.
FRAN
Just what we need. Another lawyer.
MICHAEL
I'm not a lawyer. Listen, I
understand you've been having some
problems, but I get the feeling
you're not real interested in having
me here. So I'll be happy to leave.
Fran stops what she's doing, and looks at him. She's out-
bluffed.
FRAN
Kevin, go change. We're leaving for
the catchment basin in a few minutes.
Kevin exits, reluctantly. Obviously there are things that
are going to be discussed that he doesn't get to be part of.
FRAN
Mr. Knight, if we can't handle this
problem ourselves, what the hell
good is one man like you gonna be?
JOSH
Now, Franny....
FRAN
(interrupting)
Look, Mr. Knight, in this part of
the country, water is more valuable
than land. Even without Herb Bremen's
interference we're barely managing
to survive. We had a dry winter two
years running and our acre-feet are
down thirty percent. Now, just how
do you propose to help us?
MICHAEL
To be honest, I don't know. Not
yet. But I'll figure something
out. By the way, what's an acre-
foot?
Josh smiles, suspecting that Michael is deliberately trying
to aggravate Fran. And he may be right.
FRAN
Some help you'll be. I think I'm
better at fixing Mr. Bremen's wagon
than you are. Mr. Knight, you do
your spying or whatever it is you do.
Just keep outta my way. I've got my
own ideas on what has to be done.
Agreed?
MICHAEL
Sure.
She doesn't know what to make of him.
FRAN
I've got things to do. I'll see you
both over at the catchment basin
later.
She starts to exit, then turns around.
FRAN
You can stay in the bunkhouse.
Nobody's there since all our help
quit.
She exits and Josh turns to Michael, puts his hand on
Michael's arm and moves him toward the door.
JOSH
Don't mind her, Mr. Knight.
MICHAEL
Michael. And I don't. I think
she's kinda gutsy.
JOSH
She's been under a lotta pressure
since my boy Billy died. Feels like
she's fighting a war single-handed
and it's almost true. It's tough
for her. Would be for anyone, I
guess. I'm too old to be much help
and Kevin's too young. So on top of
everything else, she's got the ranch
to look after....
MICHAEL
I'll do what I can to help.
JOSH
Yep. I betcha you will. C'mon.
I'll show you the ranch. By the
way, an acre-foot is enough water to
cover an acre of land with one foot
of water. Or enough to flush 70,000
johns a year. Whichever is more
important to you.
They laugh.
EXT. RANCH - DAY
As Michael exits the barn, he crosses to K.I.T.T. to unload
his bag from the backseat. As he starts over to the
bunkhouse, he glances over to the corral.
EXT. DOUBLE M - CORRAL AREA - DAY
Fran is coaxing Frank, an ugly, mangy-looking bull, onto the
end of a rope. She's being quiet about it.
ANOTHER ANGLE
Michael walks over towards the corral. Fran's expression
is a combination of embarrassment and determination.
He stares at her.
FRAN
(slightly
defiant)
What are you staring at?
MICHAEL
I've never seen anyone take a bull
for a walk before. You want some
help?
FRAN
No! I mean, it's okay. I'd rather
be alone.
MICHAEL
Fran, where are you taking that bull?
FRAN
I'm going to teach Herb Bremen a
lesson he won't forget.
MICHAEL
What kind of a lesson?
FRAN
Well, I thought I'd let old Frank
here have a little fun for a change
with a real high class crowd of
Herefords.
MICHAEL
Wouldn't that destroy the value of
his herd?
FRAN
You catch on quickly, Michael.
Doesn't he deserve it?
MICHAEL
Probably. But that's not the point.
FRAN
That's exactly the point.
MICHAEL
You're gonna take a chance with
every ranch in this valley just to
play a dirty trick on Bremen.
FRAN
What do you mean?
MICHAEL
If you pull off this stunt you're
jeopardizing your chance, everybody's
chance, to get rid of Bremen for good
in court. And for what?
FRAN
To get even with him.
MICHAEL
That's pure self-indulgence.
FRAN
Who the hell are you to tell me how
to run my ranch or my life? You're
just here on a pass! You don't
belong. Where do you get off being
judge and jury?
MICHAEL
I'm not. I'm just pointing out a
few facts you're too hot-headed to
think about. And maybe too selfish.
As he turns away and starts to walk to the bunkhouse, the
bull gets away from Fran's grasp and starts to run crazily
around the yard.
MICHAEL
(into comlink)
Kitt, do something about the bull.
K.I.T.T. (v.o.)
Certainly, Michael.
ANOTHER ANGLE
as K.I.T.T. comes alive, and with red lights flashing, acts
as a matador with mangy old Frank.
ANGLE ON FRAN
who's astonished.
ON THE BARN
as Josh exits the barn and stares at what's going on.
ANGLE ON K.I.T.T. AND BULL
as K.I.T.T. herds the bull back into the corral.
BACK TO SCENE
JOSH
Damndest thing I ever saw.
FRAN
How did you do that? How did that
car do that?
They look at each other, struck by the ridiculousness of it
all, and start to laugh.
FRAN
I see it, but I don't believe it.
K.I.T.T. (v.o.)
Everything's under control, Michael.
No need to worry.
EXT. BREMEN RANCH - DAY - ESTABLISHING
INT. BREMEN RANCH - LIBRARY
As Alex comes in, Bremen is going over some papers.
BREMEN
Well? Have you figured out another
accident yet?
ALEX
It's not going to be easy, Mr. B.
From what I hear, the ranchers have
established twenty-four hour patrols
over the whole water system.
BREMEN
I don't care. If we cut off their
supply even for a few hours, their
herds will stampede.
ALEX
Yeah, but if they're patrolling....
BREMEN
Then I guess somebody's gonna have
to get hurt.
CUT TO
EXT. ROAD - DAY
as K.I.T.T. drives towards the catchment basin.
INT. K.I.T.T. - DAY
Josh is in the passenger seat. Michael looks towards the
basin.
MICHAEL
What's going on here?
JOSH
Bremen tried to blow it up yesterday.
We've got it almost repaired. We
lose this basin and the feeder lines
into it and the cattle won't make
it past three or four days.
EXT. BASIN - DAY
About twelve men and women are finishing more permanent
shoring up of the reserve as Josh and Michael drive up.
Fran appears to be doing a lot of ordering around. They get
out of the car and move towards her.
JOSH
I'm just showin' Mike here what we
gotta deal with.
Fran smiles warmly at Josh, obviously very fond of him.
FRAN
Well, as long as you're here, uh,
you...
(pointing
at Michael)
...can go over there and help Ted
Moore with those sand bags.
She points to where Moore and John Peters are struggling.
MICHAEL
Sure.
He moves over to Moore and lends his hefty self to the
action.
JOSH
Kinda hard on him, aren't ya,
Franny? He did come to help.
FRAN
What kind of help can he be if he
doesn't know anything about
ranching? Or farming? Or water?
JOSH
Kinda depends on what it is he does
know about. Give him a chance.
Unless it's somethin' else you're
not comfortable about.
FRAN
(lightly)
Sometimes I wonder if you missed
your calling. You would have been
great at quilting bees with all the
other gossips...C'mon, we got work
to do. This will take the rest of
the day.
ANOTHER ANGLE
as they are all busy working, finishing up.
HIGH ANGLE
In the distance, Alex is watching the scene through
binoculars. Dewey and Kirk are with him.
EXT. DOUBLE M RANCH - NIGHT - ESTABLISHING SHOT
INT. DOUBLE M KITCHEN - NIGHT
A large country kitchen, combination living area, dining
area. Josh and Michael are sitting at the table. Fran, who
has literally let her hair down, has just poured more coffee
into the men's cups and she sits down. Fran and Michael
really can't stop making eye contact, but they are trying
very hard not to. At least, she's trying hard not to. Kevin
is playing with Harry near the fireplace.
FRAN
Time for bed, Kevin....
KEVIN
Aw, Mom.
MICHAEL
Well, if your mom will let you,
Kevin, you can show me around
tomorrow. I missed out on a lot
of territory today.
KEVIN
You'll drive?
MICHAEL
Yup.
KEVIN
All right!
He exits, skipping. Fran stares after him.
FRAN
You know, Michael, this is really
our war, not yours. Those people
mean business. And they don't care
who gets hurt. They haven't managed
to kill anyone yet, but I think
that's just Bremen's notion of
civilized behavior.
MICHAEL
Don't worry about me. I've been in
wars before. And survived. I don't
like 'em, but I don't like greedy
power-hungry people more. So
tomorrow I think I'll have a little
look around.
From o.s. we can hear Kevin calling, "Ma."
FRAN
I guess I'd better go say good night.
MICHAEL
I'll say good night then. I promised
Ted Moore I'd do guard duty for him
tonight at the reserve.
He gets up and waves good night and exits.
EXT. RANCH HOUSE - NIGHT
as Michael walks over to K.I.T.T. and gets in.
INT. K.I.T.T. - NIGHT
K.I.T.T.
It's about time.
MICHAEL
You can't be impatient, Kitt.
That's a human trait.
K.I.T.T.
I just like to know what's going
on. I'm only as good as my input
you know. Did you see what that
mongrel did to my tire?
MICHAEL
No, but I'm sure the damage isn't
permanent. Kitt, I want you to stay
in surveillance mode tonight. We're
doing some guard duty and I have a
feeling....
K.I.T.T.
By all means, listen to your instincts.
MICHAEL
Don't worry. I do.
He starts the car.
EXT. RANCH HOUSE - NIGHT
as Michael and K.I.T.T. leave.
INT. RANCH HOUSE - KEVIN'S ROOM - NIGHT
as Kevin snuggles up to Harry and kisses Fran.
KEVIN
I love you, Mom.
FRAN
I love you too, sweetheart. Sleep
tight and don't let the bad bedbugs
bite.
They both giggle at the ritual.
KEVIN
I think I'm too old for that, Mom.
FRAN
Whatever you say. Good night, Kev.
Another hug and she exits.
EXT. ROAD - NIGHT
as K.I.T.T. and Michael drive to the basin.
INT. KITCHEN - NIGHT
as Fran finishes putting the cups into the sink. Josh is
still sitting at the table.
JOSH
He's a nice young fella.
FRAN
Mm-hum.
JOSH
'Bout time you went and had some
fun, doncha think?
Fran turns and just looks at him.
FRAN
Poppa! I'm your son's wife.
JOSH
Widow.
FRAN
He's just drifting through.
JOSH
So what? First time I saw you all
lit up inside since Billy died.
FRAN
We're in the middle of a war. I've
got no time for distractions.
JOSH
Your problem is you're just too
old-fashioned, Franny. Why, we even
had fun during WW II. I remember
a little lady in a village in...well,
never mind. Yessir, we had fun even
then.
FRAN
You're an incorrigible old romantic.
JOSH
Nothing wrong with a little romance
now and again.
A beat as she finishes drying the cup and moves to Josh.
She knows what he's telling her, even though some people
just can't say it. She bends over and kisses him on the
cheek.
FRAN
Good night, Poppa. I love you, too.
She exits as he stares after her, shaking his head.
EXT. CATCHMENT BASIN - NIGHT
as Michael and K.I.T.T. drive up. It's dark and mysterious
looking. Someone lights a cigarette in the distance, near
an old pickup truck.
INT. K.I.T.T.
MICHAEL
See you later, Kitt.
He pats the dashboard and gets out, leaving K.I.T.T. in
surveillance mode.
EXT. K.I.T.T.
as Michael approaches the lighted cigarette. The man
holding it is Ted Moore.
MOORE
Right on time, Mike.
MICHAEL
Everything okay?
MOORE
So far. But I don't expect any
trouble so soon.
MICHAEL
Let's hope not. See you tomorrow,
Ted.
MOORE
Thanks, Mike. Don't know why you're
doin' this, but we sure appreciate
it.
He stubs out his cigarette and moves towards his truck, gets
in and leaves.
ANOTHER ANGLE
as Michael checks out the area. He talks into his comlink.
MICHAEL
Kitt, I'm going to check out the
perimeter. Stay alert.
K.I.T.T.
That's a redundancy, Michael. I am
always alert.
Michael reacts. You can't win.
EXT. K.I.T.T.
as his red lights flash in surveillance mode. Michael goes
moving off towards the perimeter.
ANOTHER ANGLE
Kirk, Alex, and Dewey are hidden in the foliage surrounding
the area.
ALEX
(sotto)
You take care of the car. We'll
take care of him.
Kirk nods and moves off.
FADE OUT
END OF ACT TWO
ACT THREE
FADE IN
INT. K.I.T.T.
as his scope shows movement in the bushes.
EXT. AREA
As Michael checks out the perimeter, his comlink goes off.
MICHAEL
(quietly)
What is it Kitt?
K.I.T.T.
There are three men moving about the
area. One is approaching me on the
rear left. The other two are twenty
yards behind you, moving quietly.
MICHAEL
Gotcha. Take care of your end and
I'll take care of my end.
K.I.T.T.
Of course.
Michael moves off to stalk his prey.
EXT. K.I.T.T.
as Kirk moves up to the car. He experiments by kicking the
tires. K.I.T.T. moves slowly forward. Kirk is very
startled and more cautious in his approach.
EXT. FOLIAGE
as Michael patiently waits, as Alex and Dewey think they are
stalking him.
BACK TO CAR
as Kirk tries to open the door and sees no one inside.
K.I.T.T.
I suggest you remove your hand.
Kirk jumps back.
BACK TO MICHAEL
as Alex and Dewey approach cautiously. They each have a
blunt instrument. Michael starts to make his move when there
is a very loud noise.
BACK TO K.I.T.T.
as Kirk screams in terror when K.I.T.T.'s lights go on and a
very loud horn is blaring.
BACK TO ALEX
who moves quickly back to Kirk. Michael starts chasing him.
BACK TO K.I.T.T.
As Alex and Dewey come tearing through, Kirk grabs them and
babbles:
KIRK
It's alive! It's alive!
ALEX
Shut up and let's go.
They all run as Michael follows them, then decides to stop.
INT. K.I.T.T.
as Michael gets in.
K.I.T.T.
Aren't we going after them Michael?
MICHAEL
No, Kitt. We have to stay here on
guard duty. But what was all that
about?
K.I.T.T.
(proudly)
You told me to take care of my end
and I did. I don't think that
person will ever attempt to approach
me again.
MICHAEL
Did the possibility occur to you
that you may have scared them off?
K.I.T.T.
Wasn't that the point?
MICHAEL
Not exactly.
K.I.T.T.
(slightly
miffed)
Well, Michael, next time you want
something handled in a specific way,
please be sure to tell me ahead of
time. I did manage to save us both
from harm, you know.
MICHAEL
Right. And good work, Kitt. Now,
how about staying in surveillance
mode while I take a nap.
K.I.T.T.
Good night, Michael.
MICHAEL
Good night, Kitt.
K.I.T.T.
Michael, I'm sorry if I 'blew it,' as
they say.
MICHAEL
Did you know you just made a pun,
Kitt?
K.I.T.T.
A pun? Blew it? Blow it? I don't
understand!
MICHAEL
Kitt! Shut up!
DISSOLVE TO
OMITTED
EXT. RIVER - DAY
As Fran rides up on her horse, Ted and Myra Moore are
patrolling the river.
FRAN
How's it going?
MYRA
All quiet so far.
FRAN
Well, don't let up. We know
Bremen's gonna make another move on
us. It's only a question of where
and when.
EXT. ROAD - DAY
as K.I.T.T. drives along.
INT. K.I.T.T. - DAY
Michael, as usual, is not driving.
K.I.T.T.
Michael, where are we going?
MICHAEL
To Bremen's ranch.
K.I.T.T.
Why?
MICHAEL
If I knew that we wouldn't be investi-
gating.
K.I.T.T.
You call that logic?
MICHAEL
You got a better idea?
K.I.T.T.
(a beat)
How would you like to hear a little
music?
As the music starts:
EXT. BREMEN RANCH - DAY
As K.I.T.T. pulls up, Bremen is riding his horse in the
ring. Michael stops, gets out. Bremen sees Michael
watching him, reins up, and rides over to the rail.
MICHAEL
Nice horse.
BREMEN
Nice car.
MICHAEL
Thank you.
BREMEN
I assume you're Michael Knight from
the Foundation.
MICHAEL
You're very well-informed.
BREMEN
Naturally. But what can I do for
you?
MICHAEL
It's more like what I can do for you.
BREMEN
Meaning?
MICHAEL
I think we both know what's going on
around here. I just thought I'd
tell you that whatever you've got in
mind isn't going to happen. So why
don't we make life easy on everybody
and leave the status as quo as
possible.
BREMEN
You're very confident, Mr. Knight.
MICHAEL
Better confident than over-confident,
Mr. Bremen.
He crosses back to K.I.T.T. and gets in and drives off as
Bremen stares thoughtfully after him.
EXT. RANCH - DAY
as Michael drives out of the ranch and onto the road.
MICHAEL'S POINT OF VIEW - UP THE ROAD
of Kirk mending a fence.
INT. K.I.T.T. - DAY
K.I.T.T.
Michael?
MICHAEL
Yes, Kitt.
K.I.T.T.
That person up ahead is the one who
tried to violate me last night.
MICHAEL
Are you sure?
K.I.T.T.
Unnecessary question.
MICHAEL
Good. Then we may have found some-
thing worthwhile to investigate.
Take over.
INSERT
as Michael switches K.I.T.T. to automatic.
INT. K.I.T.T.
as Michael lays down across the seat so he can't be seen
from the exterior.
ANOTHER ANGLE
on Kirk as he looks up at the sound of K.I.T.T. o.s.
HIS POINT OF VIEW
as an apparently driverless K.I.T.T. comes screaming down
the road at him, red lights flashing across the front grill.
BACK TO SCENE
as Kirk, with a scream of terror, climbs over the fence and
starts running across the field.
EXT. K.I.T.T.
as K.I.T.T. smashes through the fence in hot pursuit and
chases Kirk around the field until he finally pins him up
against another fence.
ANOTHER ANGLE
as K.I.T.T. comes to a stop, and Michael climbs out.
MICHAEL
Sorry about that, fella. But that
car's kinda got a mind of its own.
(to K.I.T.T.)
Okay, Kitt. Back off.
K.I.T.T. obligingly slides back about three feet.
MICHAEL
I don't know what's going on, but
you seem to have some kind of
problem with my car.
KIRK
No! Honest, no!
MICHAEL
Good, because that car has some very
weird capabilities that I don't
think you want to find out about.
Michael is really beginning to enjoy scaring the bejeebers
out of this creep.
KIRK
Whaddya mean?
Michael grabs him.
MICHAEL
C'mon, I'll show you. Then maybe I
won't have to give you another
demonstration. Unless, of course,
you have some information you want
to give me.
KIRK
Whaddya want to know?
MICHAEL
Like maybe what Bremen's next move
is.
KIRK
I could get in big trouble.
MICHAEL
What do you mean, 'get'? You are in
big trouble. I've never seen that
car have such a hatred for anybody.
KIRK
I think you better go check the main
water pipe to the catchment basin.
That's all I can tell you. Just
please go. And take it with you.
MICHAEL
Whatever you say.
He moves towards K.I.T.T.
OMITTED
EXT. K.I.T.T.
as Michael jumps in.
INT. K.I.T.T.
as he moves out.
K.I.T.T.
Where are we going, Michael?
MICHAEL
To the main pipe above the basin.
It seems your ghost act last night
made a lasting impression on that
creep.
K.I.T.T.
You see, Michael, I didn't 'blow'
it. Besides, I'm not weird.
Different, true, but weird is an
inaccurate description.
MICHAEL
Just drive, Kitt.
EXT. K.I.T.T. ON THE HIGHWAY
tooling along very fast.
EXT. HILLY AREA - DAY
near where the master pipes are located.
MICHAEL'S POINT OF VIEW - A HUGE BACKHOE
up on top of a hill is silhouetted against the sun in the
distance.
INT. K.I.T.T. - DAY
MICHAEL
Kitt, scan the area. What's up on
top of that hill, aside from that
monster?
INSERT - DASHBOARD
as K.I.T.T. computes.
BACK TO SCENE
K.I.T.T.
There are several major water pipes
on that hill, leading to the
irrigation ditches to several
ranches.
MICHAEL
That's what I was afraid of.
K.I.T.T.
There's no need to be afraid,
Michael.
MICHAEL
Figure of speech, Kitt. Let's get
up there and see what's going on.
EXT. K.I.T.T. - DAY
as the car makes its way up the hill.
EXT. HILLTOP - DAY
as a massive backhoe is getting into position to use its arm
to destroy the pipes leading to the ranches. Its arm poises
as Michael and K.I.T.T. move towards it.
EXT. ROAD - DAY
as K.I.T.T. races up to reach the top of the hill.
EXT. HILLTOP - DAY
as the backhoe moves into position to snap the water lines.
ANOTHER ANGLE
as K.I.T.T. speeds up to the backhoe.
ANGLE ON DRIVER
who is at first startled, then delighted to deal with this
puny intruder.
ON MICHAEL
MICHAEL
I think we're in time, Kitt.
K.I.T.T.
Of course, Michael. Do you wish me
to take over?
MICHAEL
I think I can manage.
ANOTHER ANGLE
As K.I.T.T. guns towards the backhoe, it has to move
backwards away from the pipes. The scene looks like either
a cobra versus a mongoose, or the Jolly Green Giant with a
terrier yapping at its heels.
INT. BACKHOE
as the operator pushes a lever. He has a malicious look on
his face.
EXT. K.I.T.T.
as the arm of the backhoe crashes down, moving massive
amounts of dirt where K.I.T.T. was seconds before. K.I.T.T.
has backed off, doing a dance around the equipment. The arm
is immediately raised again and poised to strike, as we:
FREEZE FRAME
FADE OUT
END OF ACT THREE
ACT FOUR
FADE IN
EXT. HILL - DAY - CONTINUOUS ACTION
as K.I.T.T. dances away from the backhoe as its arm crashes
down again.
INT. BACKHOE
as the operator gets frustrated.
MONTAGE
Intercut the following:
The backhoe moving to attack K.I.T.T.
The backhoe's arm moving dirt.
K.I.T.T. moving out of the way in time.
The operator getting more frustrated by the minute.
Michael having a good time.
The backhoe being moved further and further away from
the water link.
INT. K.I.T.T.
MICHAEL
I think we can finish him off now,
Kitt.
K.I.T.T.
What do you intend to do, Michael?
You know I am not programmed to finish
off any person.
MICHAEL
What about a machine?
K.I.T.T.
No problem.
EXT. K.I.T.T.
as K.I.T.T. does a quick 180.
INT. BACKHOE
The driver, thinking he has the pest on the run, moves to
follow it.
EXT. K.I.T.T.
as K.I.T.T. stops abruptly and fires the grappling hook,
into one of the tires, thus making it go flat, causing it to
sink and list slightly.
INT. BACKHOE - ON THE FACE OF THE DRIVER
who gets out and then makes a mad dash for freedom.
INT. K.I.T.T.
K.I.T.T.
Are you going to let him get away,
Michael?
MICHAEL
What do we want him for? Without
the backhoe, he's no threat to
anybody.
K.I.T.T.
Very logical, Michael.
MICHAEL
Thanks, Kitt.
EXT. ROAD
as K.I.T.T. moves down the hill towards the Double M.
EXT. BREMEN RANCH - ESTABLISHING
INT. BREMEN RANCH - LIBRARY
Bremen is in the middle of screaming at Alex and Dewey.
BREMEN
I don't want to hear any more
excuses! This guy is always in the
right place at the wrong time! I
want that water supply shut down!
EXT. RIVER - DAY
as Fran and Michael walk their horses along the bank, patrol-
ling while they walk.
MICHAEL
So after this incident I figure
it'll reach a peak pretty soon --
and when Devon gets that injunction
you'll be okay...What's the matter?
FRAN
I'm just worried.
MICHAEL
About Bremen?
FRAN
No. That's a temporary situation.
One way or the other...I'm worried
about Kevin.
MICHAEL
Why?
FRAN
I'm afraid he'll grow up like me or
Josh.
MICHAEL
So what's wrong with that?
FRAN
Well, Josh still thinks we live in
the Old West, and I'm not sure that
we're the greatest influence on him
sometimes.
MICHAEL
You give him a lot of love, right?
She nods.
MICHAEL
And discipline?
She nods.
MICHAEL
You give him a chance to be himself,
right?
FRAN
Most of the time.
MICHAEL
Then he'll be fine.
FRAN
You don't have any kids. How come
you know all this?
MICHAEL
I was a kid. I remember.
FRAN
I'm not sure you're still not a
giant kid right now.
MICHAEL
You may be right.
They laugh.
FRAN
Michael, do you think people can
change?
MICHAEL
All the time.
FRAN
Well, you know...I've got this
really bad temper sometimes.
MICHAEL
No kidding.
FRAN
I just wish sometimes I was an
easier sort of person instead of
always shooting off like a rocket
first. I know that's not good for
Kevin. Or me.
MICHAEL
You just have to learn to channel
all that energy into something
positive.
FRAN
I think I'm afraid if I let go of all
the anger, I just won't be able to
cope anymore. It's the only thing
that keeps me strong.
MICHAEL
You don't have to be strong all the
time, you know. Nobody is.
FRAN
Not even you?
MICHAEL
Well, almost nobody.
They laugh.
MICHAEL
You know, Devon is always telling me
how impulsive I am. Watching you, I
think I know what he means.
FRAN
You're right. I know you're right.
But now I think what I need more
than anything is a hug.
They do. He kisses her gently, and then they continue
walking.
DISSOLVE TO
EXT. DOUBLE M BARN - NIGHT - ESTABLISHING
INT. BARN - NIGHT
Kevin quietly enters, carrying his blanket. He moves over
to where his horse is, and pats her, then sets his blanket
down, curls up and goes to sleep.
DISSOLVE TO
EXT. DOUBLE M BARN - DAWN
as Alex, Dewey and Kirk move towards the building. They
carry gas cans and start spreading gas around the base of
the building.
DEWEY
Alex, this is crazy. Bremen's gonna
have a fit.
ALEX
I don't care. Nobody makes a fool
out of my brother and gets away with
it.
KIRK
That's right. I'm not gonna be put
down by some dumb car.
INT. BUNKHOUSE
K.I.T.T. awakens Michael through the comlink.
K.I.T.T. (v.o.)
Michael, I suggest you awaken.
Those three antisocial-types are
back. This time they are carrying
gas cans!
MICHAEL
I'm on my way, Kitt. But don't wait
for me.
He starts out of bed.
EXT. BARN - DAWN
as K.I.T.T. goes into an attack mode and starts to move in
on Alex, Kirk and Dewey. They set fire to some gas-drenched
hay which will trail a fire to the barn.
ANOTHER ANGLE
As the fire starts to burn towards the barn, K.I.T.T. screams
in between the barn and the fire, breaking the trail and
almost creaming Kirk, who, in his fear, throws a gas can at
K.I.T.T. The can torches off as a blazing K.I.T.T. proceeds
to chase the three around the yard. He also starts playing
a loud European-type siren.
K.I.T.T.
(through PA)
Cease and desist immediately.
The dog runs out of the barn and starts barking, further
confusing the three intruders.
ON MICHAEL
as he comes running out of the bunkhouse, and starts to chase
them. They get to their car and split.
MICHAEL
Kitt, don't worry about them. Just
take care of the fire.
ON K.I.T.T.
as K.I.T.T. rolls through the burning hay and scatters it, so
the threat is dissipated.
ON RANCH HOUSE
as Josh and Fran come running out, carrying shotguns.
ON KIRK'S TRUCK
driving away at top speed.
ANOTHER ANGLE
as the three converge in the front yard.
JOSH
What the hell was all that about?
MICHAEL
I left Kitt on surveillance mode.
Apparently the next step was to burn
down the barn.
FRAN
They were going to burn down the
barn?
ANGLE ON BARN
as Kevin walks out sleepily.
KEVIN
Hey, what's all the noise about?
BACK TO SCENE
as the others stare at him in horror.
ANOTHER ANGLE
FRAN
You were in the barn?
KEVIN
Yeah. Sorry, Mom. I just thought
Terra needed a little company.
FRAN
I could just kill you. Boy, are you
a lucky kid. Get in the house right
now, young man. And no back talk.
Kevin knows when not to give her a hard time and moves into
the house.
FRAN
They were going to burn down my barn
with my kid in it.
She looks at Josh and Michael.
FRAN
Am I still being self-indulgent?
She turns and walks into the house, leaving them there with
no reaction.
DISSOLVE TO
EXT. RANCH HOUSE - DAY
There is no one around. Fran comes out of the barn, carrying
a rifle, leading her horse. She mounts and rides off.
INT. BREMEN RANCH - LIBRARY - DAY
Bremen is going quietly berserk as Alex, Kirk and Dewey stand
at attention, wincing every time he comes near them. He's
dressing them down as if he were a controlled Patton furious
with the troops.
BREMEN
Stupid. Just plain stupid.
He goes nose-to-nose with Alex.
BREMEN
You are an imbecile. Don't ever
forget that. You don't have a brain
in your head. You almost killed a
little boy. Not to mention a first
class horse! Do you know what that
would have done? You don't kill
people. Not unless there's no other
way. You two have almost single-
handedly destroyed a situation I've
been manipulating for years. Anybody
can kill people. Now we'll bring
down the State Police, and the Feds.
ALEX
We didn't know the kid was in there,
boss.
BREMEN
You have left me no option. I have
no time now. We're going to have to
flood them out. For good.
EXT. BREMEN RANCH - DAY
near the transportation garage. Fran is sneaking around to
the house when she hears voices.
ANOTHER ANGLE
as Alex and Kirk are outside, talking.
ALEX
This time we're gonna do it right.
KIRK
It's not my fault. It's that car, I
tell you. It's a jinx.
ALEX
Never mind the car. All we gotta do
is make it look like an accident
opened those sluice gates.
CLOSE ON FRAN
She's stunned.
BACK TO SCENE
ALEX
That oughta take care of the Double
M and the rest of them for good.
Now, let's go and set those charges.
ON FRAN
as she sneaks out of the area, back the way she got in.
EXT. EQUIPMENT AREA
as Fran moves around the other side of the building. She
looks around, and starts to make a run for it, then
stumbles. She looks down at a pair of feet. As she looks
up, we see she's looking straight at:
CLOSE ON ALEX'S FACE
grinning down at her.
EXT. BREMEN GARAGE - DAY
as Fran looks up at Alex. He lifts her off her feet, and
laughs. She struggles like a tiger, but is obviously no
match for him as he throws her over his shoulder.
EXT. BREMEN RANCH - ON KEVIN
as he watches from a distance. He struggles, knowing he has
to make a decision. A beat later, he and Harry start
running like crazy away from Bremen's.
VARIOUS CUTS OF KEVIN
riding a horse.
INT. BREMEN LIBRARY
Fran is standing, defiant. Bremen is standing, relaxed.
Kirk and Alex are in the b.g.
BREMEN
You just don't know when to stop, do
you, my dear? Lord knows what you
were doing around here, but it
doesn't matter anymore. I intend to
be good to you and give you all the
water you need or ever could use.
FRAN
You're going to flood me out. Along
with the rest of the valley.
BREMEN
Oh, no. A terrible accident is
going to happen and somehow the
sluice gates will open and before
anything can be done...well....
FRAN
Herb, you're a jerk if you think
anyone will ever believe that.
BREMEN
Belief is not the issue. Proof is.
However, that is not my biggest problem
at the moment. I've managed to avoid
violence this far. But you tell me,
what the hell can I do with you now?
ANGLE ON FRAN
as she realizes the predicament she's in.
EXT. RIVER - DAY
as Kevin rides up to where Josh and Michael are patrolling
the river.
KEVIN
They got Mom! I followed her over
but I couldn't help her.
MICHAEL
(into comlink)
Kitt, meet me at the Highway 6
crossroads.
K.I.T.T. (v.o.)
Roger.
JOSH
What the hell was that? Let's just
go. You 'bout ready to go get her
back, Kevin, or would you rather
ride home?
He looks at Kevin, who's glad of the choice.
KEVIN
I'll go back. I hated leaving her.
JOSH
I know. But that's what you had to
do to help her out. Now, let's go.
My ear is wiggling again.
MICHAEL
This time you'll do it my way. I
don't know what she was doing, but
if we're going to get her back you
better listen to me.
VARIOUS INTERCUTS - K.I.T.T.
driving to the highway (red-lights on).
VARIOUS CUTS - KEVIN, MICHAEL AND JOSH
riding to meet him at the crossroads. The car and horses
pull up at the same time. The three jump off the horses,
pat them, and send them home. Then get into K.I.T.T.
MICHAEL
You two get in the back.
INT. K.I.T.T.
as they take off down the road. Josh looks at the dashboard.
KEVIN
Boy, this really is some car.
JOSH
What'll they think of next?
K.I.T.T.
Several variations, I'm sure.
EXT. K.I.T.T.
as he zooms down the road.
EXT. BREMEN RANCH - ESTABLISHING
EXT. K.I.T.T.
as he travels toward the ranch, almost flying.
EXT. ROAD - DAY
on the way to the sluice gates, as Alex and Kirk drive up in
a pickup truck.
OMITTED
EXT. BREMEN RANCH - DAY
At the front gates, K.I.T.T. drives up and stops.
INT. K.I.T.T.
MICHAEL
Okay, Kitt, scan the interior. See
if you can locate her.
K.I.T.T.
(almost
sniffing)
Of course I can locate her. If
she's still here.
On Josh and Kevin's reaction:
MICHAEL
Try a little tact next time.
INSERT - DASHBOARD
as lights flash and we see a floor plan of the house on the
monitor.
BACK TO SCENE
K.I.T.T.
There are three people in the south-
east portion of the house. Several
in the back, which presumably is the
kitchen area. And one person in a
tool shed, northwest perimeter of the
house.
JOSH
That's gotta be Fran. Let's go.
EXT. BREMEN RANCH
as K.I.T.T. drives through, almost flying towards the large
tool shed.
OMITTED
EXT. TOOL SHED
as K.I.T.T. stops, scans the shed for a beat, then smashes
through.
INT. TOOL SHED - DAY
as Fran almost collapses with relief when she sees who it is.
K.I.T.T. automatically opens the passenger door.
MICHAEL
C'mon. Let's go.
She jumps in and they back out very fast.
INT. K.I.T.T.
as they are driving out.
KEVIN
Are you okay, Mom?
FRAN
Yeah. Just embarrassed I got caught.
But we have to hurry. They're gonna
open the sluice gates and flood out
the entire valley.
MICHAEL
Let's go then.
OMITTED
EXT. K.I.T.T.
as he zooms off the property.
INT. K.I.T.T.
as they speed down the road towards the dam.
JOSH
What about Bremen and his hoodlums?
MICHAEL
Later.
OMITTED
EXT. ROAD
as K.I.T.T. races to the dam.
OMITTED
EXT. DAM - ESTABLISHING - STOCK
INT. CONTROL ROOM
as a small explosion occurs.
ANGLE ON SLUICE GATES - STOCK
as they start to open.
ON K.I.T.T.
stopping in front of the dam.
EXT. DAM - K.I.T.T.'S POINT OF VIEW - STOCK
as the sluice gates open and the water starts to pour out.
INT. K.I.T.T.
as the four of them look on unhappily. The tears start to
trickle down Fran's cheeks.
FRAN
We're too late. All of this and we
didn't make it.
MICHAEL
Don't be too sure about that. Kitt,
there's a canyon about a mile down
the road. Let's get there before
the water does.
EXT. K.I.T.T.
turning around and speeding down the road.
EXT. SLUICE GATES - STOCK
as more water is released as the gates open wider.
EXT. CANYON - STOCK
as the water begins rushing down.
EXT. ROAD
K.I.T.T. on the way.
EXT. CLIFF AREA
as K.I.T.T. turns around and blasts his rockets.
Intercut the following:
EXT. CANYON - STOCK
The water flowing down the canyon.
ANOTHER ANGLE - THE ROCK - STOCK
exploding down the canyon from another angle.
ANOTHER ANGLE - A LANDSLIDE OF ROCK - STOCK
starting down the walls of the canyon.
ANGLE - STOCK
the water flowing.
EXT. CANYON - STOCK
The landslide blocking up the canyon, acting as a natural
dam.
EXT. CLIFF
as Michael, Fran, Josh, Kevin and Harry watch the rocks
stop the flow of water. Fran just puts her arm around
Michael's waist and looks up at him.
FRAN
Who'd believe it?
FADE OUT
END OF ACT FOUR
TAG
FADE IN
INT. DOUBLE M RANCH - DAY
Devon is seated with Josh and Fran and Michael, finishing
lunch.
DEVON
Well, Mrs. Morgan, they'll all be
in jail a long time. I guess we
didn't do so badly after all.
FRAN
No, Mr. Miles. I guess you didn't.
She looks up at Michael.
FRAN
I hope you'll accept our invitation
to come back. I know Kevin will be
really disappointed if you don't.
MICHAEL
Just Kevin?
She shakes her head no and smiles.
MICHAEL
How can I refuse?
Josh and Devon smile benignly, when we hear a large bellow
o.s. They all get up as Kevin dashes in.
KEVIN
I didn't mean to, Mom! Honest!
FRAN
Didn't want to what?
KEVIN
Old Frank got out and I can't catch
him!
She rolls her eyes -- They all exit.
EXT. DOUBLE M - DAY
As they come outside, they are greeted with a priceless
sight.
THEIR POINT OF VIEW
as K.I.T.T., red lights flashing, is acting as a matador
with the mangy old bull.
K.I.T.T.
No need to worry, Michael, I've
become quite adept at this sort
of thing.
BACK TO GROUP
Not believing what they're seeing, they start laughing.
BACK TO K.I.T.T.
As Frank charges the red lights, K.I.T.T. moves, then starts
to herd him back to the yard.
FADE OUT
THE END
